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Cheapest Available Arlington County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington County, VA is a Studio unit found at Key Boulevard in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,099. 2221 S Clark in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,383
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,425
Lauren Towers ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,450
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,453
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,495
Nalbert ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Serrano ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,578

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington County area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 21 Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $2,806. The second greatest value Arlington County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,510 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crystal Plaza2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 212BR,1BA$2.29
Dorchester Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
2121 Columbia Pike32BR,2BA$2.19
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Dolley Madison Towers2x22BR,2BA$2.36
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.22
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington County

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington County?

There are currently 722 Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,120 to $21,089. There are also 369 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington County ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington County ranges from $1,000 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,947.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arlington County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington County range from $1,282 to $21,089, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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